St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN: 123496 • Telford TF6 6DH
Overview
- Name
- St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- URN
- 123496
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Craig Battrick (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01952387780
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Preston-upon-the-Wealdmoors, Telford TF6 6DH
Summary
St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Preston Upon the Weald Moors, Telford, has been serving the community since 1840. With a strong foundation in Christian values, the school promotes a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive. The ethos is centred around the motto, "Being the best we can be because with God all things are possible," which underpins the school's commitment to fostering compassion, courage, respect, honesty, thankfulness, and forgiveness among its pupils.
The school caters to a mixed-gender population of 87 students, with a capacity of 105, and offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of all learners. St Lawrence CE Primary School is part of a federation with Tibberton CE Primary School, allowing for collaborative opportunities that enhance educational experiences and staff development.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's identity, with strong links to St Lawrence Church and the surrounding villages. This connection helps to create a sense of belonging and partnership among families, staff, and the wider community, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
The school caters to a mixed-gender population of 87 students, with a capacity of 105, and offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of all learners. St Lawrence CE Primary School is part of a federation with Tibberton CE Primary School, allowing for collaborative opportunities that enhance educational experiences and staff development.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's identity, with strong links to St Lawrence Church and the surrounding villages. This connection helps to create a sense of belonging and partnership among families, staff, and the wider community, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- What makes a church school different? Learn more about Christian Distinctiveness (governance)
- 9:00 am SEND Coffee morning (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Oct 13 Mon (calendar)
- Oct 14 Tue (calendar)
- Oct 15 Wed (calendar)
- Clubs (calendar)
- Diary Dates (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Telford and Wrekin
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 87
- Boys
- 43
- Girls
- 44
- FSM %
- 18.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 87 | 43 | 44 | 105 | 18.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 86 | 41 | 45 | 105 | 12.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 88 | 38 | 50 | 91 | 10.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 88 | 38 | 50 | 91 | 10.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 86 | 39 | 47 | 91 | 7.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 87 | 42 | 45 | 91 | 10.30 |
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